At the annual conference of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers in Williamsburg, Virginia, Dr. Carol Hagen, Director of UNT's Child Development Lab, received the award for "2013 Director of the Year." The organization described Dr. Hagen's accomplishments: "Your work at the University of North Texas has impacted literally thousands of young children and families, both on campus and in the community, and provided outstanding early childhood education for thousands of student employees. Your integrity and leadership to your campus and to our organization are deeply appreciated."